Chapter 400
Amuro Tooru only felt that Okiya Subaru looked familiar, but did not recognize that he was Akai Shuichi. However, Okiya Subaru knew that Bourbon was a member of the organization and did not know what the organization had sent him to investigate. Therefore, Okiya Subaru's actions suddenly became cautious.
Amuro Tooru, on the other hand, although he felt that there might be something wrong with Okiya Subaru's connection to Usaku Saiki, was eager to save people and had fewer concerns about his identity than Okiya Subaru. He drove straight up and rammed the kidnappers' car to a stop.
Amuro Tooru was well-prepared; not only was the kidnapper not killed in the crash, but he also climbed out of the wrecked car and attempted to take Conan Edogawa hostage to threaten the others.
This situation has become a bit troublesome, since the police can't get here in time, and in this standoff, it's not good to take advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack.
At this crucial moment, Sera Masumi suddenly appeared on a motorcycle!
Sera Masumi transferred to Ran Mouri's class because she wanted to get closer to Conan Edogawa. She tried to get close to Ran and would call her after school. As a result, she learned about Conan Edogawa's kidnapping and chased after him on her motorcycle.
She was a skilled driver. When she realized the situation ahead was dangerous, she acted decisively, accelerated to gain leverage, and drove her motorcycle onto the car, delivering a miraculous blow. Before the kidnapper could react, she drove the motorcycle directly into his head.
This time, the kidnappers were unable to get up and take anyone hostage; they could only lie on the ground and cry for help.
Amuro Tooru and his group had all gotten off the bus. Ran Mouri looked at Sera Masumi, who had fallen from the sky and was now hugging Conan Edogawa and chattering incessantly, and a bead of cold sweat slowly dripped down her forehead.
This... Sera really likes Conan... Is this the world of detectives? Even though Conan is still a child...
Amuro Tooru, too, frowned slightly as he stared at Sera Masumi and Edogawa Conan, lost in thought.
This time, his concern wasn't about Conan Edogawa, but about Sera Masumi.
He felt like he recognized this person...
Ah! I remember now!
It seems that four years ago, before Shuichi Akai was exposed, he met this kid on a mission with Shuichi Akai!
This kid used to call Shuichi Akai "Brother Shuichi"!
Why are Shuichi Akai's relatives suddenly appearing now? Did they come to Tokyo to investigate after receiving news of Shuichi Akai's death?
Shuichi Akai is an FBI agent. Could this kid also be working for the FBI?
And that pink-haired man who appeared in the café mentioned by Usui Saiki also seems to be there for Conan Edogawa...
There are just too many mysteries!
As Amuro Tooru thought about it, he couldn't help but glance at the car driven by that suspicious guy from earlier.
The car was still parked nearby, but no one got out, I wonder what they were hesitating about... Wait, the car door opened! Someone got out!
Amuro Tooru instantly perked up, watching as a very familiar figure stepped out of the passenger door.
That familiar voice said cheerfully, "Wow, Conan-kun, you're living such an exciting life! You've been kidnapped so many times already? Today's scene is like something out of a blockbuster movie!"
Toru Amuro: "…………"
Isn't that Usui Saiki?! He got out of the pink-haired guy's car from that coffee shop. What's their relationship?!
Could it be that the man was also a member of the organization, but he just didn't recognize him?
Bo Yezaki's warning at the time was to tell him to be careful, as there were other members of the organization nearby who could seize on his weaknesses at any time.
Amuro Tooru started brainstorming.
Conan Edogawa looked up in surprise when he heard Saiki Usaku's voice: "Usaku-nii? What are you doing here?"
Sera Masumi turned her head and almost didn't see him—it wasn't that Usaku Saiki wasn't dressed eye-catching enough; the combination of gold, red, and black was still quite fashionable. It was just that it was late at night, and Sera Masumi momentarily confused Usaku Saiki with the headlights and neon lights behind her.
Fortunately, she quickly realized what was happening and finally recognized Usaku Saiki's figure.
This led her to the second major shock of the day.
Wait a minute, this person's style of clothing looks familiar...
Sera Masumi almost showed a shocked expression, but she managed to conceal it in time.
But Conan Edogawa, who was being held in her arms, felt Sera Masumi's arms suddenly tighten a little.
However, Conan Edogawa didn't think much of it, assuming that Sera Masumi was simply shocked by her brother Usui's overly avant-garde outfit.
For someone meeting Brother Bo Ye for the first time, this is all normal behavior and not worth paying attention to.
Usoba Saiki was still walking towards them with a smile: "I was eating at Professor Agasa's house, and I hadn't even taken a few bites when I heard that you had been kidnapped and needed Professor Agasa's gadgets to help locate you... How could I possibly eat? Of course I couldn't!"
Conan Edogawa pondered for a moment, inexplicably feeling that he should be moved in theory, but he couldn't feel moved at all.
It might be because when he heard Brother Bo Ye ask, "Can I still eat this?" he subconsciously replied, "I feel like you'd enjoy it even more as a side dish," which caused his emotions to become disjointed.
After all, the fact that Usaku Saiki not only didn't come to acknowledge him after he shrunk, but instead tried to tease him in every way left a deep impression on Edogawa Conan, who always felt that his Usaku brother was a bit heartless.
Of course, after that initial awkwardness subsided, Conan Edogawa was quite pleased that Saiki Usaba was so worried about him.
Others should also call the police or an ambulance. After everything was over, they all went to Conan Edogawa to offer their condolences.
Ran Mouri suddenly remembered something and asked Sera Masumi with a smile, "Speaking of which, Sera-kun doesn't know Usui-nii, does she?"
A glint flashed in Sera Masumi's eyes, then she broke into her usual cheerful smile: "Yeah, who is he?"
She didn't really recognize him, but she must have seen him before!
A few years ago, when she saw Hide-san on the Shinkansen... there seemed to be someone with a similar style of dress and silver hair...
If this person is the same one from back then, he should know about Brother Xiu's affairs, and might even be connected to that organization.
Ran Mouri was more than happy to introduce her to the man!
So Sera Masumi listened to Ran Mouri's introduction.
"His name is Usaku Saiki, and he is... Shinichi's friend. Because he is older than us, we usually call him Usaku-nii."
Sera Masumi waited a few seconds, then slowly typed a question mark: "And then?"
Ran Mouri looked bewildered: "What, and then?"
"Uh, so, you only know his name?" Sera Masumi had a feeling of "That's it???" on her mind. "Is he a university student? Or is he already working?"
Ran Mouri blinked: "Ah, it seems like Usui-nii is from a wealthy family and doesn't need to work... I thought Sera-kun would try to guess it herself. Don't you detectives like to guess other people's professions?"
Sera Masumi: "...Ahaha, that's true."
That's the usual situation! Right now, she's in a hurry to gather information, so naturally she doesn't have the leisure to guess slowly.
She's not even sure if this person is the same one from a few years ago. After all, clothing style is a tricky thing. There are all sorts of good-looking styles, but bad styles just feel bad.
If I had to say something, today's "Thin Leaf Brother" is actually dressed a bit more simply than the one from a few years ago, and his blindness level has also decreased by several degrees.
Sera Masumi wanted to recall what the person she met a few years ago looked like, but for some reason, when she tried to remember, what came to mind was a glowing four-leaf clover earring!
The only thing that left a deep impression above the neck was the silver hair!
However, for a detective, the same hair color, possibly similar aesthetics, and her intuition are enough for her to suspect someone.
With this doubt in mind, Sera Masumi finally returned to her hotel after the chaos of the night.
Because of her special status, Akai Mary usually stayed hidden in her room. Seeing her return with a heavy expression, Akai Mary couldn't help but speculate and asked with doubt and worry, "What happened? Didn't you manage to save anyone?"
“No, Conan is fine.” Sera Masumi sighed. “But I’ve met someone new who might be a clue… Mom, do you remember what I said a few years ago about seeing Hide-chan at the train station?”
Mary Akai pursed her lips.
Although she didn't show it on her face, she was quite saddened to learn that her eldest son had died. Sera Masumi was also mindful of this and usually wouldn't mention Akai Shuichi, but she didn't expect him to bring it up now.
"I remember, so what?"
Sera Masumi is old enough to understand now and knows what Akai Shuichi was doing all those years ago. She sighed and said, "Back then, I think I accidentally got involved in the organization that Shuichi was infiltrating on a mission, which is why he wouldn't acknowledge me... Anyway, I met someone today who might be one of those people from back then."
After a pause, Sera Masumi continued, "I remember, that person seemed to say to Hide-san, 'How many good sisters do you have...'"
Mary Akai suddenly realized something: "Wait, what about four years ago..."
Four years ago, Shuichi Akai didn't know that Akemi Miyano and Shiho Miyano were related to him. Where did these "good sisters" come from? Or were they sisters in some other sense?
What exactly was her eldest son doing while he was undercover?!
Mary Akai trusted her son quite a bit, so there are two possibilities regarding the meaning of "several good sisters".
One possibility is that it's just a joke, since Shuichi Akai is good-looking, and it's normal for him to have female admirers even if he doesn't take the initiative; another possibility is... that it refers to a younger sister in the literal sense.
That person knew that Shuichi Akai had several younger sisters.
Thinking of this, Mary Akai suddenly asked, "What was the name of the person you met today? What did he look like?"
"His name is Usoppō Saiki. He's quite good-looking, with silver hair and green eyes, but I can't say anything good about his taste."
Mary Akai's pupils dilated violently.
Usoppō Saiki!!!
She had heard that name from her eldest son!
Mysterious and terrifying, a scheming strategist with flawless plans, a human bloodline detector, who immediately claims to be related to Akemi upon first meeting her, and even recognizes her as an FBI agent...
Although the eldest son was later forced to expose himself, he was fortunate to have been able to remain undercover for so many years, thanks to the fact that the other party was a cunning person and did not make a move on him at first sight!
Lezi's concept of sustainable development saved her eldest son's life, but years of persecution also caused some psychological problems in him...
"Mom?" Sera Masumi keenly noticed that Akai Mary's behavior was a bit strange. "What's wrong with her?"
Mary Akai: "...They're from that organization."
Sera Masumi's eyes lit up: "We actually caught that organization so quickly?! Then I..."
"No! Don't do anything rash!" Mary Akai pressed her temples. "He helped my MI6 colleagues escape from that organization, and your older brother owes him a favor. He's known for a long time that your older brother is an FBI agent, but he hasn't said anything..."
If Shuichi Akai heard this, he would have a heart attack.
What do you mean he didn't say anything?! Everyone's pointing fingers and saying he's from the FBI!!!
But in the eyes of Mary Akai, whose mind is filled only with the deified image of Saiki Usubaba provided by Shuichi Akai, Saiki Usubaba had already shown mercy, and she, as his mother, appreciated it without violating her principles.
The news that Potts proposed killing Shuichi Akai was only circulating within the organization. If it weren't for Saiki Usui deliberately leaking it to Jodie, no one in the FBI would have known, let alone Mary Akai.
"In short... although they cannot be trusted, they are not people we can directly attack either."
In the end, Mary Akai concluded, "You can observe him a little, but don't say anything out of line; he's a very troublesome guy."
Sera Masumi put aside her intention to test whether Edogawa Conan knew about Usubyou Saiki's connection to the organization.
"I understand! Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped!"
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Chapter 400! The Red Team has made significant progress in intelligence gathering! (But neither side knows it.)
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So Conan lost an important source of information (...), but Sera in the original work didn't say anything to Conan.
Bourbon now suspects that Shuichi Akai is a member of the organization.
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Mary Akai hadn't yet connected Usui Saiki with the person who gave her the clothes.
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Sera Masumi saw the mission that Usui Saiki had, the one from the original work where she remembered Bourbon—a mission involving the Whiskey Division, with everyone going undercover. She was quite impressed.
Because of the timeline, I didn't go into detail before, only mentioning it briefly in the hot spring instance after the time jump, so you don't need to recall...
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